Lafayette Street EDP

Bond No. 9   Original
93%

Reade EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Lafayette Street Eau de Parfum bottle Lafayette Street EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2018 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lafayette Street EDP
Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street is a divisive one, hyped by many as a mass-appealing, versatile masterpiece, but dismissed by others as overpriced and utterly generic. It's safe, sure, but whether it smells 'luxurious' or like cheap wet wipes depends entirely on your nose and your budget.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Reade EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bond No 9 Lafayette Street - a amber fragrance led by Bergamot, Flowers, Coriander, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lafayette Street EDP
Reade EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 37%
Floral 33% vs 33%
Coriander 26% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Apple 38% vs 33%
Ambroxan 32% vs 28%
Vanilla 28% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 35% vs 33%
Woody 33% vs 28%
Ambergris 30% vs 38%

Accords

Lafayette Street Reade
100%
Amber
90%
80%
Vanilla
66%
64%
Citrus
78%
66%
Fruity
54%
64%
Aromatic
63%
Floral
56%
Woody
52%
Musky
52%
Fresh
Sweet
42%
Amber shared
100%
90%
Vanilla shared
80%
66%
Citrus shared
64%
78%
Fruity shared
66%
54%
64%
63%
56%
52%
52%
42%

Performance

Lafayette Street Reade
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lafayette Street

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its mass-appealing, clean and fresh profile makes it suitable for most casual and date settings. While some find it versatile enough for office wear, others pinpoint a shower gel vibe that might be a touch too strong for a formal environment.

Reade

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the amber, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the amber accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, vanilla, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lafayette Street EDP
Reade EDP
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